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          <title>Man charged in son&#8217;s death in Coward</title>
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A Coward man accused of gunning down his son over the weekend appeared before a judge Monday morning.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Graduates get money for education</title>
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The graduating class of 2009 at Mullins High School was awarded $1,177,170 in college scholarship money ...            ]]></description>
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          <title>Conway Library invites area teens to join SummerSlam Reading Jam</title>
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Horry County teens have the chance to win a trip to WWE&#8217;s SummerSlam in Los Angeles this summer by taking part in the SummerSlam Reading Jam. 
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          <title>Hometown Hero gives time to help others at local hospital</title>
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Local veteran and elementary school worker takes time out to make sure those who are in medical care, or those waiting for loved ones in medical care, have the comforts of home.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Rep. Barrett speaks at church in Conway</title>
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As part of the Church of God&#8217;s annual patriotic service, Congressman Gresham Barrett spoke to the congregation.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Downtown Florence business owners worry about their future</title>
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Antwan Wells knows better than anyone the struggle facing economic revitalization in the downtown Florence area.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Armed robber strikes out at Florence business</title>
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Investigators are looking for a man who tried to rob an Irby Street business Sunday afternoon, Maj. Carlos Raines, Florence Police Department, said.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Parents report possible break in Brittanee Drexel search</title>
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News 10NBC has learned that there could be a break in the search for missing teen, Brittanee Drexel. Her mother, Dawn Drexel tolds us today that police in South Carolina &#8220;do have some leads they&#8217;re working on right now. But that&#8217;s all I can disclose.&#8220;            ]]></description>
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          <title>Father charged with killing son appears before judge</title>
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Florence County Coroner &#8220;Bubba&#8221; Matthews says Dominic Lewis, 22, of Railroad Avenue was shot sometime Saturday night in the lower back of the head and was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
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          <title>A suspect dies after a police chase</title>
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A Marion man is dead after a chase involving Horry County Police.
A police office was hurt while officers were trying to catch the suspect.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Boat parade highlights Independence Day in Murrells Inlet</title>
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Hundreds of boaters were on the water for the 26th annual Murrells Inlet boat parade. The boats were decorated with American flags and lots of red, white, and blue.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Garden city golf cart parade resumes in memory of former organizer</title>
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A July Fourth tradition was renewed in Garden City.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Crowds show the Spirit of Florence</title>
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Crowds gathered in Florence&#8217;s Timrod Park for the city&#8217;s annual Spirit of Florence celebration.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Florence marks The Fourth with motorcycle parade</title>
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Rolling Thunder celebrated Independence Day with a motorcycle parade through Florence.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Fire destroys four Garden City homes</title>
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South Strand firefighters battled a fire in a Garden City neighborhood that destroyed four homes. Smoke from the fire could be seen for miles in Horry and Georgetown counties.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Florence officials promote, improve downtown safety</title>
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It&#8217;s 10 p.m. on a Tuesday, and downtown Florence is a ghost town. The lights and signs from Five Points are a faint glimmer. This is the way it is every night, said Florence Police Chief Anson Shells, in a downtown area that is as quiet as a country road.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:17:55 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Pictures from the Pawleys Island Fourth of July parade</title>
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See Frank Johnson&#8217;s pictures from the Pawley&#8217;s Island Fourth of July parade.           ]]></description>
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          <title>State&#8217;s largest landfill to pay $9,000 for failing to bury waste</title>
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Operators of the state&#8217;s largest landfill have been fined $9,000 and threatened with further sanctions for failing to bury waste at the regional dump near Bishopville, regulators say.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Poland makes sure Redbone Alley&#8217;s guests are happy</title>
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While the redbone hound symbolizes Redbone Alley, general manager David Poland personifies the operations of the popular restaurant.
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          <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:01:08 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Americans should never take Fourth of July for granted</title>
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Chuck Depreker is a retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel who says Americans should never take the Fourth of July for granted.
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          <title>Grand Strand businesses counting on big weekend</title>
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While many people, including city and federal employees enjoyed the day off Friday, it was the beginning of a busy weekend for most local businesses.
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          <title>Keeping safe this holiday weekend</title>
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Remember to be extra careful this holiday weekend. Both Horry County and North Myrtle Beach Fire and Rescue and the State Forestry Commission will be monitoring the April wildfire zone this weekend.            ]]></description>
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          <title>Leaders say Florence downtown revitalization is necessary</title>
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Ten years ago, when the members of the recently-formed Florence 2010 Committee called a public meeting at Poynor Adult/Community Education Center&#8217;s Auditorium, they didn&#8217;t know what kind of response the public would have at yet another attempt at downtown revitalization.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:51:55 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Suspect accused of dragging police officer faces more charges</title>
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A North Carolina man accused of dragging a Myrtle Beach Police officer nearly two city blocks on Wednesday now faces additional charges.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:37:55 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Senator explains new laws</title>
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I would like to share with another bill that was passed this session. H.3378, establishes terms and conditions for mandatory state agency furloughs during budget shortfalls.A similar provision to this bill has been a proviso in the Appropriation Act in prior years.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:26:45 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Agencies to monitor wildfire threat during holiday weekend</title>
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With hot, dry weather forecast for the Independence Day weekend, Horry County Fire Rescue, North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue, and the South Carolina Forestry Commission plan to closely monitor wildfire activity in Horry County and stand ready to respond. 
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          <title>Tea party protest set for Saturday in Florence</title>
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Organizers will hold a Tea Party in Florence on Saturday, July 4 to protest what they call high taxes and excessive government.
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          <title>Horry County Fire Rescue graduates firefighters</title>
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Horry County Fire/Rescue conducted a graduation for firefighter recruits Thursday night at the Horry Georgetown Technical College auditorium in Conway.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Hartsville Family Festival set for Friday night</title>
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The Sixth Annual Hartsville Family Fireworks Festival is scheduled for tonight on the campus of Emmanuel Baptist Church at the intersection of U.S. 15 North and the U.S. 15 Bypass.
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          <title>Freestyle Music Park announces holiday celebration</title>
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Freestyle Music Park announced Thursday host a July Fourth celebration Saturday.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Myrtle Beach city offices closed Friday in observance of holiday</title>
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In observance of the Independence Day holiday, Myrtle Beach city offices will be closed Friday, July 3.
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          <title>DeMint book signing set for tonight</title>
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U.S. Senator Jim DeMint will speak and sign copies of his new book, &#8220;Saving Freedom: We Can Stop America&#8217;s Slide into Socialism,&#8220; Friday night in Myrtle Beach.
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          <title>Party of &#8216;no&#8217; ideas to party of &#8216;bad&#8217; ideas</title>
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Rightside: In recent months, Democrats too often refer to the Republican Party as the party of &#8220;No,&#8220; especially no ideas ...           ]]></description>
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          <title>By birth and by choice, the Hughes celebrate the Fourth of July</title>
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Paddie and Ken Hughes will celebrate this Fourth of July with family, cooking barbecue ribs, marinated steak and corn on the cob, and flying the American flag, which they do every day. 

Growing up, Paddie didn&#8217;t celebrate the Fourth of July.

In fact, in her native home of Surrey, England, she said she couldn&#8217;t recall anyone talking about the Fourth of July.
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          <title>Stimulus money helping teens, young adults gain work experience</title>
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Federal stimulus money is helping about 1,000 teenagers and young adults gain valuable work experience in the Pee Dee.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Scammers turning to auto warranties for profit</title>
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Several consumers have fallen prey to businesses that claim to offer automobile manufacturer&#8217;s warranties but in fact are selling shoddy service plans, according to data from the Better Business Bureau.           ]]></description>
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Police are searching for a man who they say robbed a woman at gunpoint at the Magnolia Mall on Thursday, Florence Police Maj. Carlos Raines said.            ]]></description>
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A self-proclaimed graffiti artist who was featured in the Morning News for his work was arrested Thursday in connection with graffiti found on several city street signs and businesses.            ]]></description>
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Olanta Town Council is reviewing a newly compiled list of the town&#8217;s ordinances, some of which had been maintained on the original paper they were typed onto in the 1940s or earlier.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Plantation Lakes residents keep an eye on woods fire</title>
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Tom and Rosemary Lusco moved to Plantation Lakes a little more than three years ago, but Wednesday night was the first time he had to turn his sprinkler system on manually.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Get more &#8216;bang&#8217; for your money this Fourth of July</title>
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Fireworks have long been a symbol of celebration for the Fourth of July. Whether you cling to traditional sparklers, bottle rockets and firecrackers for your amusement or enjoy the newer daytime fireworks and high tech items, Jeff Martin, owner of Southern Candy Kitchen in Hartsville, has them all.
Due to the economic recession, Martin said people are looking to spend less on fireworks this year, so he is making available a wide price range and assortment of items.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Low gas prices help Grand Strand&#8217;s holiday travel</title>
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There is good news as far gas prices which are a lot lower than last year. However, the economic uncertainty many families face appears to be a main reason for the overall travel decline.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Mullins Chamber presents former mayor with Resolution of Appreciation</title>
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A Resolution of Appreciation was presented to former Mayor and Mullins Chamber of Commerce Board member Kenneth McDonald.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Marion County schools announce honor rolls</title>
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Honor rolls: Area schools announce their fourth nine weeks honor roll students ...           ]]></description>
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          <title>Highway Patrol investigates deadly accident involving HCPD officer</title>
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The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a head-on collision involving a Horry County Police officer at Hwy 544 and Singleton Ridge Road near Conway Thursday.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:55:55 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Marion School District 2 honors teachers, staff</title>
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Marion School District 2 officials recently recognized and honored teachers and students with the following end-of-the-year recognitions ...            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:46:39 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Taylor&#8217;s life dream fulfilled as Lake City police officer</title>
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Being a police officer is a dream Timothy Taylor has had all of his life, and today that dream is a reality.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:15:55 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Byrd becomes News &amp;amp; Post advertising representative</title>
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Kay Byrd has joined the Lake City News &amp; Post&#8217;s staff as the newspaper&#8217;s advertising representative.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:14:34 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>EDITORIAL: Keep supporting downtown Lake City businesses</title>
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Don&#8217;t forget about our downtown businesses that are closed for the summer as they prepare to reopen in new and improved incarnations.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:09:46 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>COLUMN: Just the Way It Is &#8212; Remembering an entertainment legend</title>
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Most people will most likely always remember where they were and what they were doing when they learned of the death of Michael Jackson, singer, songwriter, producer, choreographer, dancer and just to sum it all up entertainment mogul.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:08:13 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>COLUMN: Lake City Cookin&#8217; &#8212; A sweet, spicy recipe for heart of summer</title>
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July is just the heart of summer, and we all look for ways to stay cool and out of the heat. You know what our parents used to say? &#8220;If you can&#8217;t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.&#8221; Well I am all for that; more people cook and grill out this month than any other.           ]]></description>
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          <title>COLUMN: Straight From the Hog&#8217;s Eye &#8212; Sanford, Jackson make strange news week</title>
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Mark Sanford and Michael Jackson have been major newsmakers this past week, although for different reasons. Both have in common that they&#8217;ve been the butt of several jokes over the years, but now one has been relegated to scum-of-the-earth status while the other is being eulogized.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:52:26 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Gause obit</title>
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Mr. Stanton Y. Gause, Sr., 70, died peacefully Monday, June 29, 2009, at his residence, with his children by his side, after losing his courageous battle against cancer.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:50:54 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Holiday travel helpline set for Thursday night</title>
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From 4:30p-6:30p people can call our helpline and get expert advice from AAA representatives on making the most of their summer vacation, as well as money saving advice, and information on avoiding highway hassles.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:44:25 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Learning centers in Pee Dee, Grand Strand land grants</title>
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Forty 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants totaling more than $6 million have been approved for local programs statewide.&nbsp; The federally-funded grants are legislated through No Child Left Behind and awarded a competitively.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:58:25 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>20&#45;year&#45;old recovering from shooting near CCU campus</title>
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Lt. Bob Carr with the Horry County Police Dept. says a 20-year-old man was shot Wednesday, July1, around 9 p.m.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Driver charged with dragging officer down Ocean Boulevard</title>
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A Myrtle Beach police officer was dragged nearly two city blocks Wednesday night.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:23:13 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Showing up for school pays off with free car</title>
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Alex Jessmore of Pawleys Island stood in the front lobby of East Coast Honda on Wednesday, waiting anxiously with a group of area students who never missed a day of school in the 2008-2009 school year.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Marion County arrests: published on July 1</title>
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Deputies, officers make arrests: The following arrest reports are provided by the various Marion County law enforcement agencies. Motorists are reminded that Sheriff&#8217;s Deputies and Police Officers will be making random safety checks in their various jurisdictions through August. Because we do not publish addresses in this account of the arrests, it is good to remember there may be one or more people who share the same name.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:23:14 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Marlboro school district names Roberson new superintendent</title>
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Marlboro County School District Board of Education has named Dr. Frank G. Roberson of North Augusta its new superintendent during a special called meeting Wednesday.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:57:01 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Marlboro school board fails to adopt general budget</title>
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Marlboro County School District Board of Education has failed to adopt a 2009-10 general operating budget or even have first reading of the budget by the start of the new fiscal year.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:53:46 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Horry County opens new bridge, moves on to more road projects</title>
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Horry county officials unveiled the new Fantasy Harbour Bridge with a ribbon cutting Wednesday. Now that one project has been checked off more road construction projects are next in line. Those projects are paid by the of the &#8220;Ride on a Penny&#8221; sales tax hike that voters approved a couple of years ago.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:52:40 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Florence School District 3 names new principals</title>
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Florence School District 3&#8217;s Board of Trustees has voted to name new principals at J.C. Lynch Elementary School and Ronald E. McNair Middle School.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:17:58 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Troopers step up DUI Enforcement</title>
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An elite group of 31 S.C. Highway Patrol troopers have begun their mission to crack down on driving under the influence and save lives on state  roadways.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:06:07 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Florence City Council defers Rosewood Village vote</title>
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Florence City Council deferred until Monday a request from the Housing Authority of Florence to provide a letter of support for $1.1 million to $1.2 million in-kind contributions to Rosewood Village to be located along Oakland Street.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:37:18 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LIVING GREEN: Keeping your home cool without breaking the bank</title>
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Summer in the south can wreck havoc on your energy budget. Trying to cool your home, while not breaking the bank or energy reserves is hard, especially if you&#8217;re not a fan of the summer heat.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:36:17 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Find fun events for July 4 holiday weekend</title>
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While many will travel to the beach or lake to enjoy the long July Fourth weekend, those who opt to stay close to home will have many opportunities to join others in celebrating our country&#8217;s freedom and independence.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:13:47 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Horry County woods fire contained</title>
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Firefighters have contained a woods fire in Horry County that started around 1 p.m. Wednesday when a commercial truck driving down SC 31 lost a tire and sparks from the axle ignited several small fires along SC 31.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:38:26 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>City of Marion adopts budget, raises fees</title>
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Marion City Council members had a special meeting and public hearing this past week to discuss ordinances to raise rates and fees and to adopt a 2009-10 budget.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:29:50 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Road projects moving along in Florence County</title>
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The results of Florence County&#8217;s one cent sales tax referendum are beginning to become visible.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:17:31 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Horry County police arrest, charge man in Little River murder</title>
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Officers arrested 57-year-old Thomas Edward Shipplett of Ash, North Carolina, and charged him with murder. He is currently at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center.           ]]></description>
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There is almost no chance of ArcelorMittal-Georgetown remaining open past July 12 but how long it will remain closed is a question that has yet to be answered.           ]]></description>
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Summer is here and no 4th of July celebration would be complete without fireworks: Friendship Community will have fireworks for the 4th ...

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The owners of The History Store plan to reopen their business in mid-September after renovating the two-story building and adding a coffee shop, they said.           ]]></description>
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State and local dignitaries attended the opening ceremony of the Fantasy Harbour Bridge in Myrtle Beach Wednesday.           ]]></description>
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The Marlboro County Multi Jurisdictional Narcotics Task Force announced  the arrest of 15 individuals for narcotic related offenses, according to a release from the organization.           ]]></description>
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The city of North Myrtle Beach states with help from the S.C. Army National Guard, artificial reefs along the coast continue to flourish.&nbsp; 
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The Teaching American History in South Carolina program, part of a nationwide Teaching American History federal grant program funded by the U.S. Department of Education, sent teachers to the S.C. Tobacco Museum in Mullins this past week.           ]]></description>
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A new team of troopers began saturating area roadways over July 4 weekend, monitoring DUI hotspots and putting impaired drivers behind bars. The South Carolina Highway Patrol has dedicated the resources of 31 troopers to full-time, proactive drunken driving enforcement.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
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The Atlantic Beach Town Council has discarded the budget that council members approved two weeks ago after learning it couldn&#8217;t be balanced, and was not passed in accordance with state law. The decision came Monday - two days before the new fiscal year begins - during a specially called meeting.           ]]></description>
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What do we do with our wayward Governor? Call for his resignation? Forgive him when he apologizes?           ]]></description>
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News 13 and the American Red Cross teamed up to collect more than 200 units of blood during a pair of blood drives Tuesday in Myrtle Beach and Florence.
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Not many people realize that an old-timey icon of quality is being built right in the Center Crossroads community.           ]]></description>
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The community lost a hometown hero last week with the death of James Benjamin (Pete) Rawls.           ]]></description>
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Community Organization Service Shalom (COSS)&nbsp; is offering free classes to help seniors upgrade their skills into the modern era.           ]]></description>
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North Myrtle Beach police have arrested a man they say robbed three teenagers at gunpoint and raped one of them, a 14-year-old girl.
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Stuckey is working to bring about repairs and possibly an expansion of its airport as an economic stimulus to the area.           ]]></description>
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To say that Gertrude, the former Gertrude Joye, is a miracle is an understatement.           ]]></description>
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In a recent meeting with two members of council not present, the council voted to adopt a FY Budget of $2,028,780.10 for the 2009-2010 year.           ]]></description>
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On May 10, 2009, Ashley Nicole McCray graduated Magna Cum Laude from Hampton University with a B.A. in Psychology.           ]]></description>
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Williamsburg Technical College recently announced the list of students named to the President&#8217;s List, Dean&#8217;s List, and Merit List for spring semester 2009.           ]]></description>
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The  Indigo Choral Society will present a patriotic concert July 4, 2009 at 7 p.m. on the Kaminski House Lawn.           ]]></description>
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Megan Sanders was the honor guest at the recent Johnsonville Middle School&#8217;s Eighth Grade Graduation.           ]]></description>
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The Friends of the Johnsonville Library have received notification from the Internal Revenue Service that all donations made to Friends of the Johnsonville Library are tax deductible under Title 501(C)3.
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Wednesday is the grand opening of the new Fantasy Harbor Bridge. Tuesday, construction crews were busy putting on the last minute finishing touches atop the bridge that will be used as an extra route to get motorists on US 17 Bypass instead of using US 501 first.            ]]></description>
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HGTC teams up with local relief efforts to build a home for a family in need.           ]]></description>
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Police are looking for a man they say exposed himself to a woman in the parking lot of Hobby Lobby, Florence Police Maj. Carlos Raines said.            ]]></description>
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Four students from Wilson High School in Florence will travel to China for a two-week summer immersion program to improve their Chinese language skills and learn about China&#8217;s rich culture.           ]]></description>
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The Francis Marion Trail Commission has received The Honor Award from the South Carolina Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects and one from the Georgia Chapter for its strategic plan.           ]]></description>
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The Francis Marion University Alumni Association has named five new members to its Alumni Board of Directors: Darrell Conner, Mari Kaye Haney, Matthew Reich, William R. Turner and Richard Warrin, all of Florence.           ]]></description>
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